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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 259 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 259 and 117.84 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 259 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/259 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 259 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 30,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520.56/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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